LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRICAL STUNNING SYSTEMS

• Low voltage electrical stunning
  • The voltage used is 75 volts.
  • The time of application not less than 7 seconds
• High voltage electrical stunning 
  • The voltage used is 300 volts or more and the application time must be atleast 2 seconds and usually 2-3 seconds.
  • This system uses automatic restraints to ensure operators safety.
• Head to back or leg stunning
• Current is applied simultaneously to the head and the back or leg.